This program will help you write a letter that formally requests the money you are owed. This is called a Demand Letter.The demand letter must contain the disputed amount for which you are suing. You have to submit this demand letter to the person with whom you have the dispute. Make sure to answer all the questions as clearly and completely as you can. STEP 1: Can you file with the Labor Commissioner? I want to know am I legally bound to do so. You have 30 days to respond to a debt lawsuit in California. Completing this form does not guarantee that a letter will be provided, and each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 10-09-019: Application of SJWC for Approval of Cost Recovery for Upgrading the Montevina.